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02/09/2010 Every New Year brings new hopes and dreams waiting to come true. We have to let go of our sad experiences. No matter how hard life may be, we must keep a positive attitude. We cannot change the past, but we can try our very best to turn misfortune into fortune in the coming years. Make the most of the present in preparation for the future to get more than what we expect. In this regard, understanding our luck enables us to change ourselves toward good fortune. Applying the principles of feng shui properly helps us to prepare for the year ahead, reap great rewards and take away misfortune. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of placement that allows us to live in harmony, as well as bring good health and prosperity. Let us welcome the Year of the Golden Tiger with expectations of good luck, good health and prosperity. KUNG HEI FAT CHOY! (Heres wishing you become rich) and CHOY WAN HANG TONG! (Wealth comes from everywhere). Preparations for the coming Year of the Golden Tiger The Traditional Chinese New Year celebration will begin on Feb. 14, 2010 and last for 15 days. But preparations begin a month before. Because it is a time of renewal, sweeping out the old things is a must for it is considered lucky that everything in life is fresh. Clean and decorate your home. Buy new red clothes and red slippers. Anytime from Feb. 10 to 13 is the ideal time to have a haircut. On the eve of the Chinese New Year: Sprinkle glitters at your doorstep. Make candy offerings. Hang a kiat-kiat (mandarin orange) on the front door. Take a pomelo (suha) bath. On your dining table, place one cup of uncooked rice (bigas), one cup of water along with one pineapple luck (suwerte); three pears comes (dumarating); and one pomelo overflows (umaapaw). The Chinese New Year should be welcomed with a large gathering. According to Chinese custom and feng shui practice, being in a large gathering at the stroke of midnight (signaling the beginning of a new year) brings good and strong chi (life force) and signifies good luck to those present. You may visit temple, church and/or attend a windmill parade. To those who will attend our ANNUAL WINDMILL PARADE, please wear RED clothes. 15 days of celebration DAY 1 (Feb. 14, 2010) Sunday Greet everyone by saying KUNG HEI FAT CHOY. It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year are significant to paving the way for good fortune for the entire year. Wearing new underwear, clothing and/or accessory in red is considered most auspicious. Refrain from losing your temper. Flowers are offered at the altar. Light an incense or candle during prayer time (7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Dragon Time) Attend a gathering in the evening. Give away lai see envelope or ang-pao, good luck money wrapped in red envelopes. Dont sweep the floor as it will sweep away the good fortune accumulated. NO SWEEPING on the New Year! Do not use knives or scissors on New Year day as this signifies cutting off of ones fortune. DAY 2 (Feb. 15, 2010) Monday Pray to your ancestors as well as to GOD. Do not sweep the floors. DAY 3 (Feb. 16, 2010) Tuesday This is the day to visit friends, in-laws and relatives Do not sweep the floors. DAY 4 (Feb. 17, 2010) Wednesday This is the day when the God of Wealth and Prosperity (Cai-Sen) returns. Get up early to welcome the God of Fortune into your home by lighting incense or candles and making wishes. Write your wishes to the God of Wealth in a wishing paper (composed of three pages). The first page is for the wish of good fortune, the second page is for good harmony, while the last page is for good health. These are burned in front of your altar. You may now sweep the floor and clean the house on this day. DAY 5 (Feb. 18, 2010) called PO WOO Thursday Stay home to welcome the God of Wealth. Visit the church or temple to pray for good fortune and health. DAY 6 (Feb. 19, 2010) Friday Continue to visit friends and relatives. DAY 7 (Feb. 20, 2010) called Everybodys Birthday Saturday Everyone is considered one year older as of the date. Eat noodles to promote longevity and fish for success. DAY 8 (Feb. 21, 2010) Sunday Pray to the God of Heaven or God the Father and ask for blessings. DAY 9 (Feb. 22, 2010) Monday Make an offering to the Jade Emperor. DAY 10 to 12 (Feb. 23 to 25, 2010) Tuesday to Thursday Visit friends and relatives. DAY 13 (Feb. 26, 2010) Friday Eat simple rice congee (lugaw) to cleanse your body system. DAY 14 (Feb. 27, 2010) Saturday Prepare for the celebration of the Lantern Festival. DAY 15 (Feb. 28, 2010) Sunday Each family member may put a Chinese lantern or any red decorations in front of your door or window to catch the attention of the Prosperity God and invite him to come in. Light an incense or candle in front of your home from 7 to 9 a.m. Luck is within us, but we have to grab the opportunities that come our way, to do better and improve our lives. This is a good time for us to build our dreams and make them happen. Believe in yourself and the magic will follow. There is magic in BELIEVING. Empress Li
Empress Li 
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